Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon · Other
From the Organizer
Varsity Baton Rouge is celebrating it's 26th Birthday so naturally that calls for a Marathon Retro Relay. Plus a Mini-Marathon Retro Relay of 8.7 Miles.
MARATHON - (3) 8.7 Mile loops of Capitol Heights, Kleinert, Hundred Oaks and Webb Park areas
MINI MARATHON - (1) 8.7 Mile loop
Relay teams can consist of any number of members combined to cover the distance.
Fun, social run on an open course with no road crossing protection. BE CAREFUL.
Water Stops provided.
RACE START TIMES
26.2 Marathon
1:00 PM - predicted finish time 4-5 hours
2:00 PM - predicted finish time under 4 hours
8.7 Mile Mini Marathon
4:00 PM-all predicted Mini-Marathon times. Walkers encouraged!
Place will be recorded only to give your team a Number for the Random Drawing for many, many great team prizes.
Post Marathon Party 6:00-10:00 PM
Superior Grill Government with Margaritas, Beer, Wine and light food. Dance Music by DJ LaLa
All Relay Members win a Pink Birthday Relay Baton!
MUST DRESS IN CREATIVE RETRO RUNNING GEAR! BEST COSTUME AND BEST TEAM OF 4 OR MORE AWARDED!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/20
High
91°
Low
77°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Chance of Rain
58%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Baton Rouge, LA
Population
223,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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3
Days to train
- Race
- Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
- Date
- June 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay?
- Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay is a running race held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 5435 Government Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
Jun 20, 2026